Reviews of Button Bay State Park

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7

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Sep 2015 -
$27.00

We stayed on a weekday so the park was mostly empty. Great water and mountain views. Good canoeing. Our site had no hookups. We did not use the public toilets, so I have no comment. Fresh water and dump station access was good. Access roads within the park were good. Every site was level. There no TV reception using a standard amplified antenna. - R V Camper

Sep 2015 -
$27.00

Rate reflects required reservation fee which makes it a bit 'high' for no hook-ups. Add $2 for site with 'lake view' and No senior discounts. Activities and sites etc. remain as previous reviews. Most all sites in the big loop are in an open area good for solar and satellite, and would accommodate most any size rig despite the on-line suggestions. Fuel and grocery services are a bit away. Pool is only 3 feet deep, left over from the Girl Scout Park days. I liked this park as evidently do many 'locals' on the weekends, and would stay again for several days to make the daily average fee more reasonable. - SailorGolf

Aug 2015 -
$25.00

Beautiful location but not good if you want any hookups. Very few trees so in 95 degree summer weather our MH got too hot. Very little shade. The view from our site was worth staying for a few days but we were traveling with dogs and the MH just got too hot. There is limited generator use and for us it wasn't enough. Try and get site T52, unbelievable view. - The Sandbox

Reviews of Rivers Bend Campground

This park is amazing! Right on the river and is beautiful. Level sites, clean bathrooms and great fishing. Would stay here again! - Leopita

Sep 2015 -
$42.00

If you're and nature lover and looking for piece of God's country this is it! The river is beautiful, we watched osprey and eagles, herons and ducks, fly fishing, tubing, kayaking all right from our campsite.

Sites are right on the river, large, level, grassy and well maintained with water and electric. The grounds are beautifully landscaped.

The owners are welcoming, helpful and care that all campers are respectful of their neighbors and enjoy their peace and quiet.

Visitors are welcome, but if your looking to have a party this isn't that kind of place and that's what I loved about it, quiet and friendly.

Lots of places to visit and things to see, wonderful place to call home while you enjoy day trips. - cddebbie

Oct 2013 -
$40.00

A beautiful setting with a lot of potential to be an outstanding campground. The road into and around the campground has numerous potholes and needs maintenance as did the restrooms, showers and laundry. The washers were both broken. The bathrooms and showers were concrete floors with standing water and pretty rough looking. A complete makeover is needed. The campground itself was pretty and peaceful and right on the river. Grass campsites were level. The lady running the place was friendly and helpful. The dump station is hidden in the trees by the flag pole. No sign and easy to miss even when you've been told where it is. A fee to use Wi-Fi so we didn't. We would stay here again, but use our own toilet and shower. - User2793

Reviews of Barber Homestead Park

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10

9

9

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Jul 2017 -
$38.00

We stayed 6 nights and paid $38/night. No tax. If you pay for 6 nights, you get the 7th free but unfortunately we couldn't stay the full 7 nights. Reservation process was easy and check-in efficient. We were led to our site, which was level and spacious. We recommend to unhook your toad by the office. All hookups worked perfectly. WiFi was better than most campgrounds. Verizon cell and Verizon data service worked well. We had a clear sky for DirecTV signal. We found this campground to be a slice of heaven. The owners are lovely. There are many seasonals. By "seasonal", I'm referring to folks who live within a few hours and keep a camper here for use as a summer home. All campers are clean and well-kept, including pretty flowers and landscaping. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. There is a large grassy area for volleyball, badminton, etc (equipment is free to use). We enjoyed the beautiful grounds and our partial view of Lake Champlain. Barber Homestead was exactly what we needed at exactly the right time. We're so glad to have discovered it and would love to return one day (and next time we'll stay much longer!). Highly recommend. - GottaGoNow

Jul 2017 -
$30.00

We stayed here for a week while seeing the area. Very nice owners. Right on Lake Champlain. Site was nice-long and level, spacious, good. Everything neat and orderly, well maintained. Laundry convenient. Not a lot to do in the area and no stores nearby. Wifi and cell signal weak. Quiet place to relax-no tv. Went to Ft. Ticonderoga and saw a reenactment and took the ferry to Burlington to the Shelburne Museum-interesting. - slj

Jun 2017 -
$36.00

We were in a 40 ft motorhome. One tight turn that the owner explained how to best navigate, otherwise easy to drive. Very clean, helpful owners. Site was fairly level and noticed the sites were leveled with a grader as people left the park. It's about one half hour drive to Ticonderoga and the ferry. Pretty views on Lake Champlain. Quiet area, no cable but good satellite reception. Verizon hot spot worked well. Would stay here again. - Jim and Susan

Reviews of Green Mountain Family Campground

Rating:

10

9

2

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Jun 2017 -
$42.00

The park is now under new ownership, so I don't think the previous negative review is not applicable any more. We came here into a full service site while we searched the area for a summer cabin. We have been here for over 2 months now on a very reasonable monthly rate of $600.00. The wifi is the best we have had in over 12 years of RVing. The new owner, works night and day trying to upgrade the park and is very responsive to our needs. There is occasionally a problem with old wiring to some sites, but he is diligent at getting the repair made ASAP. We would definitely stay here again. The grounds are lovely and the sites are well spaced. It is a rural location and we enjoy taking walks around the the park. - User3667

Apr 2017 -
$42.00

We came in April and are staying the summer with them, the campground is under new management who have done a wondering job cleaning up the grounds and bath house. They are great people and are doing a great job, putting in flower beds always doing something to made this a great campground. My husband and I are retired and go south for the winter We are staying here in our home town and gave the campground a try. In the past the campground had a bad name but not as of Jan,1 st 2017 Please come and visit with them and meet the 2 goats and the 2 baby ( kids ) hope to see you. - Vicky Aiken

Aug 2016 -
$40.00

Published on-line rates are $30 less a 10% discount if senior, police/fire. And a one night reservation fee. He charged us $80 upfront for two nights and it should have been $54 for the two nights we were there. Upon arrival the sites were sideways up a mountain side and very un level. Then the electric service was 108 volts with a ground fault issue. Told us he would fix the over billing issue but did not. Would not return our multiple phone calls to the CG or his cell phone. Had to leave and find another CG so we did not damage our electronics or appliances...

Told us to dump our grey water on the ground. Saw others (long term campers) with sewer hoses running out into the woods....can only guess what they were dumping....... - Retired Lt

Reviews of Maple Hill Campsites

Rating:

8

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Aug 2017 -
$30.00

Definitely geared more toward tent campers, but you could definitely make it work with a smaller RV. Our site was very large, grassy, and well-shaded, with beautiful wildflowers along the perimeter, and a babbling brook running along one side. However, it was definitely not geared toward RVs. Took quite a bit of finagling to back in, and the electric box was on the "wrong" side, so we had our door facing the outer perimeter of the site, and had to walk around the camper to get to the picnic table, fire, etc. Was also quite a hike to the bath house, but we knew that going in. That all said, it was a beautiful, peaceful, spacious site, and we were able to make it work. Saw a few larger sites in the field section, which would have been easier to back into, but none of them had shade or electric. We knew the trade-offs we were making in order to have those things when booking, and were pleased with our site choice overall. This is a very small campground on a private farm, and while the setting is beautiful, there aren't many amenities. We knew that going in, and we weren't expecting the Taj Mahal. However, I was still a little taken aback by some of the facilities. Bath house was, um, quite primitive. It is solar-powered, but situated in a pretty wooded area. Was very dim inside, even when we visited during the middle of the day. There were 2 toilet stalls with plywood doors, one shower stall, and one small sink (ran out of hand soap halfway through our stay, and owner added some water to make it last a bit longer). Definitely brought me back to my days of summer camp :) While quite buggy, and not very clean overall, everything was in working order, and we were fine using it during our stay. There is a small, cute wooden playset near the bath house that could also use some TLC (one swing broken, huge wasp nest under slide). That all said, you'd be hard-pressed to find a campground in a more beautiful, peaceful, quintessentially Vermont setting. - Jenventola

Reviews of 10 Acres Campground & RV Park

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7

8

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Sep 2016 -
$32.00

The park was easy to access considering the back roads of Vermont. It is right on Lake Champlain with the entrance road running between the lake and the park. Most of the sites are seasonal with a smaller number reserved for "overnighters". Utilities were easy to access. Do not recall that they had wifi--Verizon worked nominally, if I recall correctly. My site was very short with a hill right behind which left my front end almost in the road--and I am only 24 ft. It was also very unlevel. However, all that is worth putting up with being so close to the lake and just down the road from the Lake Champlain bridge. The park itself is pleasant and tidy. Although I was not thrilled with my site, the lake is beautiful, the visit was pleasant and I would definitely return. - nanzhere

Jun 2016 -
$28.00

We have been camping here for 3-4 years and have to say, the owners take pride in keeping their campground meticulously kept. Bathrooms are clean and the owners are seen mowing lawns and improving the campground constantly. The pool is the cleanest we've ever used. But they enforce no splashing/diving and other rules strictly for the enjoyment and protection of all their campers. We've never had a problem. One issue that is more problematic (I could be wrong) is the lower level where one would pitch a tent (which is where we camp) due to the swampy area behind seems to have a lot of mosquitoes. One site is very hilly and not recommended but the others are well manicured and kept. The seasonal campers are very friendly and their prices are reasonable. - dneilson2

Jul 2012 -
$30.00

A nice view from our site, which was A2 if I remember correctly. We could look out over Lake Champlain, but also had the propane tank and a scummy pond as part of our view. On check in the owner (wife) told us this was the most level site for us and that is why she put us here. She told us to stay on the "sewer" site and that would be best to get level. After about an hour of backing in and out, her husband came out and assisted us. We have been RVing for many years, and backing into a sight is not a problem. We just never could get level on this site. When we were somewhat level, we gave up. We had two beautiful shade trees, but the problem was that we could not position the RV to allow room for the awning to be put out. We decided to just deal with this and stay the two nights we had planned. However, after about an hour and our power coming on for about 15-30 seconds and then going out, we were miserable. I went to the office to ask what to do and was directed to the husband. He told me it was because we were running ac/refrigerator/hot water heater on 30amp. For the past three weeks we had stayed on 30amp sites, so we knew this was not the problem. He also told us the people before us had no problem. He had us turn off the hot water heater, but the problem continued. After he checked everything out, he realized they were not getting the full 30amp from the power company and there was nothing to do. The entire park was on low voltage. He did apologize and refunded us the money for both nights, although his wife thought we should be able to deal with this. It was in the high 90's and our pets were beginning to show signs of heat exhaustion and we were so hot we could not stay. So at 5 pm we had to pack up, hook the car up and look for another place to stay. We were very disappointed and didn't like that at first we were treated like we didn't know what we were doing. Also, the wife told us she didn't know of any other campgrounds anywhere nearby. Luckily we knew of one less than 30 minutes away and they were able to accommodate us. If they could fix the voltage problem, this may be an OK place, but we didn't even get to walk around the park and we were right beside the office, so we cannot say anything about the park. It did appear there were mostly seasonal sites and they were very close together with all kinds of stuff around and under the trailers there. Close to the NY-VT bridge over Lake Champlain, but I would not recommend this park to anyone. - SkipperLee

Reviews of Crown Point Campground ( NY DEC )

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5

6

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Jul 2017 -
$20.00

Incredible scenery with the fort across the road and the lighthouse and pier. The grassy sight look great but turn to mud when it rains causing my truck to get stuck [luckily it stopped raining and I got it out the next day] and the rangers said they will not help me get out, I needed to call a tow truck if I couldn't get out. The showers were disgustingly dirty with bugs under the mats. I would go for the day use area but won't camp there again. - Tim 1 - camper_

Sep 2015 -
$27.00

Rate reflects required 'reservation fee'. Good home base to visit Fort Crown Point and Fort Ticonderoga ( 20 min. drive ). No easy fuel or grocery so plan ahead. Sites are grass and of many varied sizes with most being somewhat shaded from solar and satellite. I saw a few big rigs come in so must be sites somewhere in the park that work. No 'organized' site access meaning pretty much just pull into grass sites and make it work with lots of 'leveling' needed. Very popular with locals on weekends. - SailorGolf

Reviews of Bulwagga Bay Campsite

Rating:

6

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Aug 2016 -
$26.00

We used this location as a base to explore the Adirondack Mountains, the Lake Placid, Tupper Lake, and Fort Ticonderoga area. The hosts were nice, and very accommodating. Our first site, A1, was too close to some trees so we couldn't get a signal with out satellite dish which is on the front third of the roof. We were allowed to move to site 49B and satellite reception was excellent.

We had 50 amp, and great water pressure, but there is no sewer at individual sites. There is a dump station acr0ss from the city water treatment facility on the entrance/exit road. I believe there was a pump-out vendor available for a fee. We didn't use it.

It appeared the majority of the park was seasonal sites, which were kept well for the most part. We didn't spend much time in the park, as we were out seeing the area. This is not a 5 star resort, but it served our purpose. - therealSimpsons

Reviews of Shelburne Camping

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7

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Oct 2017 -
$40.00

Rate is for 50a power but no sewer. Park was satisfactory, pretty ordinary but fine. Site had been gravel but most of the gravel was gone. Dry, so no problems. A little crowded when all sites were full. Everything worked. Faucet was drippy but they planned to fix it over the winter. Very close to the Shelburne Museum, which is the big draw in this area. Staff was congenial and helpful. Dump station was easy to access, with propane right there as well. We were happy there. - pompomgirl

Aug 2017 -
$34.00

This was a last minute check-in, as our prior reservation had to be cancelled. The park is just south of Burlington allowing access to Burlington, Stowe, Woodbury. Our site was tight to back into but we were able to park our Motorhome, car and tow dolly. Services were very good, we had strong wifi with our booster and cable. The cable head was quite a stretch so we had to borrow cable from the office which they had available. DId not use any of the amenities, so have no comment on them. Lots of seasonals in our area, but the park for the most part was quiet. Sites had lots of trees and shade that we appreciated, hated the open fields. Don't use satellite TV, so not an issue. Looks like the owners are trying to update and clean up, so this park is a work in progress. - gargoyle

Aug 2017 -
$46.00

Our site, which we reserved ahead of time, was very cramped and our RV barely fit into the site. In fact, they had to come out and trim several trees and bushes so we could get into the spot. Trees, bushes and foliage in the area we were staying were unkempt. Due to the size of the site, we could not park our truck on the site. We parked it at a vacant site across from ours. We were in an area that was mostly seasonal or long term residents and many of the sites were a mess. Some sites had multiple vehicles on the site and were quite cluttered. We could not sit out at night due to bugs. There is a pool, 3 feet deep, that appeared clean and taken care of. They advertise 2 pools, I didn't see the second nor most of the other recreational activities advertised. There are 2 washers ($2/load) and 2 dryers (.25/10 minutes). We enjoyed the location of the campground, close to the highway and Burlington. WiFi did not work and phone reception with Verizon was almost non existent. Cable TV was excellent. Staff were friendly and helpful. - mghow

Reviews of Magic Pines Campground

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5

9

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Jul 2017 -
$34.00

As others have said, the man owner is very nice. Old fashioned operation, requested cash, nothing computerized. Three of us stayed 4 nights. The owners seem tired and older and the entire place needs maintenance and TLC. Some sites had no numbers posted. We were crammed in next to a 5th wheel that was not backed in, so their awning, table were practically eyeball to eyeball with us. Sites are not laid out with any sense of order. Some are straight, others diagonal, not sure where one site ended and another started. No real room for us to pitch our screen room. WiFi very spotty. 95% guests look seasonal. Many unkept trailers, at least one with blue tarp, though no troublemakers. Pool had no chairs. Needed vacuum and skimming & liner coming loose in corner. Bathhouses are RUSTIC. Rough cut siding, much of it rotting.

Old amenities from a prior time, i.e., a cafe that we didn't see, the store has very little, so buy all you need before you leave home. It was quiet at night and easy to find. Good value for the price. Washer and dryers were great.

This is not Disneyland and I didn't expect it to be, but I sort of expected it to be like the website described. - NanJan

May 2017 -
$15.00

It is a rustic Adirondack campground. The Owners have been running it for 25 yrs and are getting on and the weather hasn't been much help lately. But I stayed there with 2 dogs. They treated me very nicely and the place was very quiet and nice. Typical Adirondack sandy soil and big pine trees. Shower was $0.25 for approx 6 minutes. Plenty of time. Temperature adjustable. I stayed in an Aframe trailer and drove through to my back in site. :-). Nothing really close, but 30 minutes away is a lot. Ferry to Vermont is only 10 miles and only $10 per car. - GoingNoWhereFast

Jul 2016 -
$40.00

The park is beginning to show some wear and tear. I can imagine in the 80's it was quite lovely. The couple that owns it are delightful. Many of the campers are seasonal Canadians who must come down frequently on the weekends from the Montreal area. It was extremely quiet during our stay during the weekdays. Sites are large with electric (plenty of amperage), sewer (worked perfectly) and water. There are several 150 square-foot cabins for rent too.

The location is nice if you are interested in getting into the High Peaks to do some hiking or sight seeing.

The campground has a little camp store that has some odds and ends, ice and firewood.

We have a well-equipped fifth wheel and I'm not big on amenities, so for us this was quite lovely. Don't expect luxury and you'll be just fine. - Johnboronkay